Science and reality
In The Martian astronauts use a spinning spacecraft to create artificial gravity. How does this compare to other spacecraft?
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Fans are a great way to cool you off on a hot day, but they don't cool everything off.
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Using computers to solve physics problems isn't new, but very few introductory courses utilize this technique. I think it's time for a change.
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When a motorcycle turns, it leans. Why do these motorcycles lean so far while taking tight turns?
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This awesome video shows a shark jumping out of the water like a rocket. What can we learn from a video analysis?
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This video shows some people jumping off a high dive. Is it possible they could jump fast enough to miss the pool?
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Is the Lexus hoverboard really frictionless? Does it interact with the ground?
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There is no shortcut to learning physics. It takes lots of work and difficult times. In the end, it's worth it.
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Ronda Rousey is an impressive fighter, but how impressive? Are all of her fights short? How much energy in each punch? Here is an estimate.
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Let me use this episode to explain some basic scientific ideas.
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